The controversy around Ranveer Singh ’s exit from Don 3 is likely headed towards a possible resolution soon. Following months of disagreement between the actor’s camp and the movie’s producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, who is the father of the actor, has decided to hold talks with Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA). The movie producers had sought the help of IMPPA a month ago in this dispute.
His spokesperson released a statement on the actor’s behalf, stressing that he had deliberately stayed quiet about the matter and wanted to keep the issue professional. The directive, however, brought a response from Ranveer’s team. The statement read, “Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise.
Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect.”
Farhan and Ritesh had filed a complaint with IMPPA and presented the documents related to Don 3 before the organisation, according to Times of India report. The controversy started back in April where Farhan and Ritesh approached the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) in connection with the exit of Ranveer from Don 3. They also have shown the document signed between the two parties as well as informed about the making of promotional video of the movie. It is claimed that the producers submitted their signed contract and also said that a promotional video for the movie which had already been shot, according to IMPPA committee member Nishant Ujjwal.
Ranveer’s lawyer initially maintained that the dispute was outside IMPPA’s jurisdiction and, therefore, the actor would not take part in the proceedings. The matter did not move forward immediately. That position has now changed, with Ranveer’s father stepping in and expressing a willingness to meet the producers’ body. Farhan and Ritesh reportedly had a discussion with IMPPA about how Ranveer’s last-minute withdrawal from the movie had caused complications. They also showed a message from the actor which stated that he was excited to be part of the movie initially. Things heated up in May when the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) sent out a non-cooperation notice against the actor.
Abhay said the association has also received communication from a lawyer confirming that Ranveer’s side is ready to attend the meeting once a date is fixed. “However, three days ago, Ranveer’s father approached us and expressed their willingness to meet,” he added.
Reports of a fallout between Ranveer, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment surfaced in December 2025. The actor was reportedly keen to walk away from Don 3 after the strong response to his spy thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar.
His exit is said to have come at a crucial stage, with the makers already having invested heavily in pre-production and preparations for the shoot.
